salaryMcKinney is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,993
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$182
👥 People living there
210,600
243,821
Commute to work
27.8 min
21.6 min
College degree
54.1%
61.9%
Own their home
63.8%
67%
Below poverty line
5.7%
7.3%
Unemployment
3.7%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Scottsdale for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is McKinney or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
McKinney is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,993 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $63,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 12% more in McKinney.